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- From the German “schneiden” meaning “to cut.” Originally referring to a gin rummy player who has failed to tally any points in a game (becoming the “schneid”) and is ‘cut off’ from winning, and therefore being “off the schneid” is making the cut and climbing out of last place.
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Paul started out losing every time he ever played poker, but just yesterday, he beat some of his in-laws and now he’s off the schneid.
Submitted by JokerGem on February 28, 2024
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